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Can you pause a pandemic? Inside the race to stop spread of Covid-19
Tracing the close contacts of people who test positive for coronavirus disease is a delicate dance. Here’s why these health workers wait
for the cover of darkness to take action
Stay in China, government tells homesick South Africans
As ‘impisoned’ children at epicentre cry to be reunited with their parents, top official says families mustn’t be ungrateful
The secret ‘Warmonger’ at the SSA
A listening device acquired by the agency is at the centre of an alleged R600-million fraud operation
Four small towns in the Free State worth visiting
What do we know about the central Free State province?
Malema tells EFF supporters to seize white-owned land, defying court
The EFF leader appeared in the Bloemfontein Magistrate's Court to face charges of inciting his supporters to take over land in 2014.
New life recalls ‘mad’ SA hero
Rejected by the Empire, beloved in South Africa, Hobhouse stood for justice, feminism and pacifism
Bloemfontein blues: Retracing my student days in my old university town
Ishay Govender-Ypma revisits raw and vivid memories of her coming of age in Bloemfontein.
Bloemfontein bites the dust: 7 pictures of the sandstorm
Bloemfontein in the Free State is covered in a cloud of dust as the city experiences a sandstorm. Here are seven awesome pictures.
Motsoaledi launches free HPV vaccine for schoolgirls
Health Minister Aaron Motsoaledi has launched an HPV vaccine programme for grade four girls in all government schools.
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Court must declare Cape Town’s ‘inhuman’ demolitions, evictions illegal, says law centre
The city argues that it is not carrying out evictions, but is acting against land invasions
Back in time to meals on wheels
Cape Town’s oldest roadhouse is hoping to make a comeback during the coronavirus lockdown. Nostalgia is the biggest seller
People’s behaviour stoking Gauteng pandemic
The active case count of Gauteng surpasses that of whole countries. Workers at clinics report a ‘concerning’ relaxation of basic health protocols
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Full-time Johannesburg-based CEO required for HI HOPES
An entrepreneurial, business-minded, impact-driven individual is sought to lead the organisation as it looks to scale and grow
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Balwin properties and Absa launch South Africa’s first green home loan
Balwin Properties’ Edge registration of over 16 000 units was a global first, covering more homes than any single property developer in the world to date
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Young professional gets a career boost from PSETA
SAICA makes ongoing efforts to encourage the professionalisation of financial offices in private and public sector organisations
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Colgate-Palmolive South Africa donates one million bars of soap
The combination of limited access to quality soap and a lack of knowledge of how to properly wash hands is a challenge in many vulnerable communities
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Cheque value bundles – real value
Most people do not pay much attention to what bank account they have and whether or not it is suited to their daily realities
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Absa Rewards puts cash in your pocket
In addition to the cash benefits, you will receive special offers and exclusive deals from selected Absa Rewards partners
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Municipal audit outcomes reveal public sector financial management must be professionalised
SAICA calls for a review of the mandatory minimum skills and qualifications required for all key financial management positions within the public sector
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Eleven ways to protect yourself against fraud
While financial services firms work continuously to improve security, fraudsters are always devising new plans to circumvent the latest safety measures
